1. Home
  2. cables
  3. 1042597897

Upgrade amp power cable or not?

I just got two Monster HTS2000. Do I still need to upgrade the power cable for my amp? I have a Unison Research Unico Hybrid amp. What does a high quality power cable do that a stock pc can't. I can never understand the importance of the pc. If the wire in the walls are only as good as home depot cable how can a high end pc help? Does it improve current? Or does it reduse power line noise? Please help me justify a pc upgrade or not. Thanks.
loki7177
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
If it was me I would upgrade the Monster conditioners first, before getting a new cord for the amps (which is also worth it). What is your budget? For a low cost conditioner consider Chang Lightspeed, Tice, or Audio Power. Preferrably one with an IEC, so you can upgrade that power cord as well.
stuartbranson
183 posts
 
I bought a Synergistic Research Master Coupler on Audiogon not sure where to put it in my system. (an experiment as I have read good things) It went into the power amp first and there it stayed. I'm not great with the lingo but I became a believer immediately. Bass was much better and imaging became clearer(among other benefits) Seriously, I literally said "wow". If you want a cheaper upgrade ($35) that will do wonders, get a Hubbell outlet to replace the cheap outlet the builders put in. The same..."wow"
warrenh's avatar
warrenh
2,286 posts
 
Before getting a new cord, bag the Monster conditioners, and get an Audio Magic Stealth. The new ones are cryoed. I have the original, and love it. Plug all your electronics into this baby and your system is going to new heights. I love mine, and will send it out to be cryoed, as soon as I'm willing to go for the breaking in process, again. It does take 400+ hours, of well worth it time, but, never-the-less, a bit of a drag. good hunting.
More to discover